Service Dogs
Permitted at no charge; requires official pre-approval and valid task-trained documentation submitted in advance.
All airlines In-cabin fee $50 CAD Checked baggage fee $100 CAD Min age 8 Weeks Old Max weight 22 lbs Max pets/flight 4 Max Kennel16 x 10 x 8.5 inPermittedDogs, cats, rabbits, and select household birds
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WestJet Pet Policy
Fees, carrier size, cargo & breed rules
Special Rules & Crate Specifications
Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds are prohibited from traveling in the cargo hold/checked baggage; allowed in-cabin only if they safely fit under-seat dimensions
The pet carrier counts as the traveler's one permitted personal item. The pet must remain completely enclosed and zipped inside the under-seat kennel for the entire duration of the flight.
Emotional Support Animals
Emotional support animals are not recognized or permitted on flights; treated as standard household pets subject to standard cabin fees and restrictions.
Working K9s
Military and law enforcement K9s are allowed to travel as service animals with validated agency operational documentation.
Flight Limitations & Seasonal Caps
Strictly prohibited on routes to/from the United Kingdom, Hawaii, Ireland (Dublin), Jamaica, and Barbados. Prohibited in the Business cabin layout on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Disclaimer: Airline pet policies change frequently. This data is for informational purposes only. Always verify rules directly with the airline before booking travel.